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daunt·less

dauntless

 
 
pronunciation:
dawnt ls
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless.
Though wounded, the dauntless lieutenant continued to command his platoon.She was dauntless in her quest to discover the truth.
synonyms:
fearless, intrepid, stout-hearted, undaunted, unflinching
antonyms:
fearful, timid
similar words:
bold, brave, courageous, daring, doughty, gutsy, lionhearted, resolute, stalwart, valiant, valorous, venturesome
definition 2: unwavering in the face of fear or obstacles.
The mayor's dauntless efforts to ensure the safety of the city's residents proved critical during the time of the hurricane.
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derivations: dauntlessly (adv.), dauntlessness (n.)
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